YEARLY HIGH
0.0241 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 BOB

2012 MRO to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0241 was down 7.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 121 BOB
2011 Average 125 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 115 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.63 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0240
0.0231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0237, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0232). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0234).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0239) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-4.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0239
2011 Avg (January) 0.0249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239
February 0.0239 0.0234 0.0237
March 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
April 0.0241 0.0235 0.0238
May 0.0241 0.0234 0.0237
June 0.0241 0.0235 0.0237
July 0.0241 0.0232 0.0236
August 0.0232 0.0230 0.0232
September 0.0232 0.0231 0.0232
October 0.0234 0.0231 0.0232
November 0.0235 0.0234 0.0235
December 0.0236 0.0231 0.0234